Elbows Out

Mette Frederiksen, Denmark

Mette Frederiksen’s statements during the Greenland standoff, 2025–26.

Video from Reuters, in English. Open it on YouTube

Also worth a look: At the Munich Security Conference, February 2026, from WION.

Think about it

As a teenager, Mette was punched for defending immigrant children. As prime minister, she led some of Europe’s strictest immigration policies. Is this a contradiction, or could someone believe in both? What do you think she would say?

More questions from this chapter

Stepping in. You see younger kids being picked on by someone dangerous. Do you step in, knowing you might get hurt? Mette did.
Changing your mind. As a leader, you decide your party must change a position many of your friends care about. Do you follow your judgment, or your friends?

Your turn: What causes did you care about when you were younger? Do you still care about them the same way?

For parents and teachers: these videos come from news organizations and official channels. You may want to watch first with younger readers.